About Us
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is the public sector food body for Scotland.
Our vision is to create a food and drink environment in Scotland that benefits, protects and is trusted by consumers.
At Food Standards Scotland, our primary concern is consumer protection. We are here to make sure that food is safe to eat, ensuring consumers know what they are eating and improving nutrition.
FSS was established by the Food (Scotland) Act 2015 as a non-ministerial office, so we are part of the Scottish Administration alongside, but separate from, the Scottish Government. We are mainly funded by government but we also charge fees to recover costs for regulatory functions.
In this section
Who we are
Food Standards Scotland is involved all along the food chain to ensure that what ends up on your plate is safe and authentic.
Brexit
The latest updates on what we have been doing to prepare for the UK leaving the EU and what happens during the transition period.
Our remit
Read about our remit as a competent authority in Scotland to enforce and monitor Scottish and EU food and feed regulations.
How we work
On this page, you can read about our approach to procurement, as well as how we make our decisions, how we are accountable and how we work openly and in partnership with others.
Consultations
We regularly consult with stakeholders and consumers to develop policy that will ensure food and feed in Scotland continues to be safe, and help consumers make informed decisions about the food they eat.
Case Studies
Read about our food safety and healthy eating campaigns targeted at consumers across Scotland.
